Family Myrmecophagidae (Noun)
Meaning
New World anteaters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Myrmecophagidae includes four species of New World anteaters that are primarily found in Central and South America.
- Myrmecophagidae are known for their long snouts and tongue, specifically adapted for eating ants and termites.
- All species of anteaters belonging to the family Myrmecophagidae are native to the New World, unlike their African and Asian counterparts.
- Myrmecophagidae is characterized by its specialized digestive system, adapted for digesting insects.
- Members of the family Myrmecophagidae have become iconic animals of the tropical forests in which they live.